Description:Create Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), miniature works of art (2.5 x 3.5 inches) that incorporate collage, painting/drawing, rubber stamping, and even 3-D effects such as origami, sewing, envelopes, and use of recycled materials. All materials and tools supplied. This workshop will have a love/Valentine's Day theme, but participants choose the materials, techniques, and direction they desire. It is a friendly, small workshop and no previous artistic experience is required, though some participants are avid scrapbookers, printmakers, or crafters. Completed ATCs may be matted, framed, or affixed to the front of blank greeting cards. By working in a small format, one can try out a variety of art/craft techniques with a limited committment of time and money. This is our third ATC workshop and we are appreciative of the support of Art of Ohio (www.artofohio.com), which provides working space for this creative time. For more information on Artist Trading Cards and the many opportunities to "swap" cards with people throughout the world, visit the instructor's blog at www.appalachianmorning.blogspot.com and the workshop's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=53802055335. Cost: $25, which includes the cost of materials and room rental. Space limited to 12 participants. To register for this event, email art@janicephelps.com or phone 614-309-0048. Payment may be made date of workshop. About the instructor: Janice Phelps Williams is a member of Art of Ohio and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kent State University. She has designed 200+ books for authors and publishers and is the author of 3 books, as well as founder of Lucky Press, LLC, a publishing company. An illustrator, painter, and crafter, Williams began offering workshops to provide others with the tools and encouragement to explore their creative dreams in a friendly environment with all materials provided.

Description:Portsmouth Area Arts Council is happy to announce the Holiday Art Sale scheduled for Saturday, December 13th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in conjunction with the Main Street Portsmouth's Downtown Holiday Open House. Individual local artists will be hosted by retail merchants or eateries in downtown Portsmouth. We decided to ask several downtown merchants to "adopt an artist" by letting them display their artwork and perhaps create some art in their store or restaurant during the Holiday Open House." Participating businesses include: B-Sweet Chocolaterie, 509 Second St.; Boneyfiddle Home & Garden Shop, 511 Second St.; Different Daisy, 515 Second St.; Chinaberry Tree, 534 Second St.; Market Street Caf, 212 Market St.; The Tea Cup and Saucer, 429 Second St.; and The Port City Cafe and Pub, 424 Chillicothe St. "Both the artists and the merchants think it's a great idea," PAAC Director, DeLynn Coppoletti stated. "My philosophy is: when life gives you lemons - make lemonade!" The Main Street Portsmouth Holiday Open House is scheduled on the same day for holiday shoppers. Some stores will offer special discounts, extended hours, and refreshments to help shoppers get into the holiday mood. Local artist interested in displaying their artwork or downtown merchants interested in hosting an artist may contact DeLynn Coppoletti, Portsmouth Area Arts Council, no later than Monday, December 8 at (740) 351-3642 or e-mail: dcoppoletti@shawnee.edu.

Description:Create original miniature works of art known as ATCs--perfect for gifts or as gift tags or greeting cards. Taught by artist/author Janice Phelps Williams in conjunction with Art of Ohio. No art experience required. Open to anyone 16 years or older. All materials supplied. $25 payable at workshop. Attendance is limited. Register by joining www.meetup.com/CreativeWorkshops or email art@janicephelps.com. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, 1-4 pm. At ACEnet, 94 Columbus Rd. Conference Rm C, Athens, Ohio.